Planting seeds for growth
May 5, 2022
As we draw closer to summer and our landscapes are bursting with flowers (or weeds), let’s take a minute to appreciate the idea of planting and flourishing. With time and...
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When life throws you a curveball
May 2, 2022
We can teach, train, and coach our hearts out, but we can’t protect our kids from adversity. We all face the unexpected, the challenging, the curveballs. According to a child...
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How to have a growth mindset
April 22, 2022
One undeniable fact about children is that they’re always growing. Whether it’s physically, mentally, or socially, we know it’s true every time we have to buy a bigger size in...
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How to make math enjoyable
April 14, 2022
It seems to be pretty black and white, doesn’t it? You either love math or you hate it. Some kids shrink at the thought of math problems, new formulas, textbooks,...
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What is critical thinking?
April 6, 2022
It’s one thing to teach students facts. It’s another – more important, yet difficult – thing to teach students how to think. At Self Development Academy, critical thinking is ingrained...
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How to have your own story time
March 31, 2022
Story time is an ancient concept that predates libraries, bookstores, and even the printing press. Humans have passed down stories, tales, and histories from generation to generation. Not only is...
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How to learn: an alternative to learning styles
March 25, 2022
At Self Development Academy, we value lifelong learning. As a well established school with decades of success, top-notch teachers, and award-winning academic programs, we certainly know how to teach but...
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10 questions to ask when looking for a school
March 21, 2022
Spring is a great time to think about making changes for the next school year. If you are re-evaluating your family’s educational choices, here are some great questions to ask...
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Celebrate Pi Day
March 10, 2022
The day that bakers and mathematicians alike celebrate is almost upon us! March 14 – pi day! Pi is the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter, equal to...
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What they don’t teach in school: how to prepare for the workforce
March 3, 2022
As anyone in the workforce knows, a good education only gets you so far. Our students have an excellent grasp on history, key principles, foundational facts, and their applications. As...
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